Major challenges ahead for university admissions

A university spokesman said:

Brexit poses a significant risk to higher education and research activities in the UK”, adding: “In particular we are concerned about the prospect of a ‘cliff edge’ for universities in which regulatory and visa changes have a sudden and damaging impact

Brexit could see Cambridge University overseas admissions drop by two thirds

Cambridge University is preparing for a possible fall of two-thirds in admissions of EU students following the vote to leave the European Union. The university said there was a “significant risk” European lecturers and researchers will choose not to come to work in the UK if they are forced to apply for visas, with potentially “serious repercussions” for Britain’s global status as a venue for research.

Santa Claus is coming to town ....

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Bad batch of heroin in the area

We are aware of two serious incidents involving heroin purchased in Peterborough on 7th December The heroin has been described as orangey/brown powder which turns yellowy/brown when heat is applied and immediate bubbling. Adverse symptoms include stimulant effect, heart immediately racing and not a sedative effect as usually expected from heroin. Therefore please be aware when purchasing particularly from a different source or if you are unsure test a small amount first. If you are concerned about yourself or anyone else that may have taken this substance and is displaying the above symptoms, please call 999 immediately.

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Afternoon!

The sun’s going down, but our live blog is just waking up. Keep a weather eye open for traffic updates, live news and developing stories as we head rapidly into Thursday evening.